Title 30, Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-102
§643 “exploration” Defined
Title 30 › CHAPTER 17 — EXPLORATION PROGRAM FOR DISCOVERY OF MINERALS › § 643
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Exploration: searching for and developing new mineral deposits in the U.S., its territories and possessions; on the surface or underground; using geophysical/geochemical methods.
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Title 30, §643
Mineral Lands and Mining, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
As used in this chapter, the term “exploration” means the search for new or unexplored deposits of minerals, including related development work, within the United States, its Territories and possessions, whether conducted from the surface or underground, using recognized and sound procedures including standard geophysical and geochemical methods for obtaining mineralogical and geological information.
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30 U.S.C. § 643
Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102